As Russia and the other countries of the former Soviet Union move their economies away from the inefficient autarky of the Soviet era towards a more efficient integration with the world economy, considerations of trade and investment will prevail over other forces.

ECONOMIST: Still most awkward partners

Bulgaria is a modernizing country, and I know that the Prime Minister is interested in a range of reforms to create an open and transparent government, to improve trade and commerce between our two countries, as a leader in the Balkans in moving towards further integration with Europe and the rest of the world economy.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama's Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Boyko Borissov of Bulgaria | The White House

Vietnam says a landmark trade accord it's signed with the United States is an important milestone in the country's integration into the world economy.

BBC: Clinton hails Vietnam trade accord

BJP-led government has wasted most of the past 13 months congratulating itself that India has not been much affected by East Asia's economic turmoil (no wonder, given the economy's lack of integration with the outside world), it has belatedly started to offer some useful reforms.

ECONOMIST: Heat and dust